Mardi Gras 2024

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WEDNESDAY (Feb 14) as we journey through LENT & then the EASTER SEASON!

We live in an area of the world that celebrates Mardi Gras. 

The season of Mardi Gras has many connections with the Catholic Church.

• First of all, the season starts on Epiphany, or "King's Day," when the 3 kings brought the gifts of gold, frankincense and mur to the Christ Child.
• It is a time when the 3 liturgical seasons of Christmas (gold), Ordinary Time (green) and Lent (purple) come together.
• The "baby" in the king cake represents the Baby Jesus.
• The circular formation of the cake represents a crown.
• Also, it is a time of celebration before the season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday.
• Masks equalized the classes and made a level playing field.
• The torches of the flambeau represented the Light in the Darkness.

Here are some ways your family can celebrate a Catholic Mardi Gras: Catholic Mardi Gras Ideas